When I think about the solitary eating adventures I’ve had in my life, I remember distinctly the one that started it all for me. Close to 15 years ago, when I first started coming to LA, I had a night alone and didn’t know how to spend it. The thought of eating alone back then … Continue reading
My excitement about my trip to Charleston can be attributed almost completely to Chef Sean Brock. I saw him first on PBS’s “The Mind of A Chef” where I was introduced to the wonderful cuisine of the lowcountry. I learned there was a genuine and natural farm to table mentality, a movement towards bringing back the … Continue reading
I had one last day in San Francisco and with an early evening flight, I had time to do some serious eating before we got on a plane back home. As a result of not over-imbibing the night before, I was able to wake up early enough to try to tackle the iconic Swan Oyster … Continue reading
My first visit to Hong Kong was five years ago. I remember not being all that impressed with the city. Granted, I was just stopping through after 3 glorious weeks of eating in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, but I remember leaving the city feeling a little bit let down. I knew that Hong Kong was … Continue reading
I had the opportunity to take a very spur of the moment trip to Honolulu, and given the winter rains in Vancouver there was little doubt that I would go. I mean, who would say no to going to Hawaii? And when the offer included spending some time at the Turtle Bay Resort, I leapt … Continue reading
